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UNHCR Egypt is pleased to share the good news of the expansion of the Y’ahl El-Hay - يا 'هل الحي project (People of the Neighbourhood) this year. After its successful implementation during 2015 in Obour City, UNHCR Egypt’s Community Support Programme (CSPs) is extending the Ya'ahl El-Hay project to three further locations including a Family Health Center in 10th Ramadan city, a Family Health Unit in 6th October city, and a Health Center in El Salam Awal area.highlight 31 Aug 2016 (8 years ago)
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On 10 August, UNHCR Egypt and its partner Caritas with the support of Syrian refugees opened its first community center in Damietta under the refugee programme in the governorate. The day was marked with children and adult singing performances and a poetry recital where UNHCR, Ministry of Social Solidarity, and Caritas welcomed the refugees.highlight 31 Aug 2016 (8 years ago)
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A Nonviolent Communication introductory workshop was held on 30 May in the Bibliotheca Alexandrina by the Centre for Democracy and Social Peace Studies (CDS) with the support of the New York Centre for Nonviolent Communication. Upon the request and assessment needs of participants during the introductory workshop, a 3 day workshop was conducted by the New York Centre for Non-Violent Communication on 19 July at the Jesuit Cultural Centre. 24 Syrians attended the workshophighlight 30 Jul 2016 (8 years ago)
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Over 3000 toys were wrapped with Marwa Fayed's Toy Run and MBC Hope at the Wrap a Toy evening, on July 2, 2016. The event was dedicated to bringing some joy and toys to vulnerable children living in Egypt over the upcoming Eid. The wrapped toy gifts are to be donated to young refugee children living in Egypt through UNHCR Egypt and underprivileged children with support from the Egyptian Food Bank .highlight 02 Jul 2016 (8 years ago)
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The Centre for Democracy and Social Peace Studies (CDSPS) in Alexandria conducted an introductory workshop on Non-violent Communication on the 30th of May. 15 Syrian refugees attended the workshop. The introductory workshop introduced the participants to the concepts of non-violent communication which includes peaceful interaction, critical thinking, conflict resolution, negotiation, anger management, social skills, etc.highlight 07 Jun 2016 (8 years ago)
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On 24 May, an empowerment project for Syrian refugee women started at Agamy Community Centre in Alexandria. The project aims at teaching refugee women new sewing skills and techniques enabling them to make products at home (Bags, cushions,…etc). The project is organized by UNHCR, Agora Arts Culture Centre and Caritas.highlight 07 Jun 2016 (8 years ago)
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UNHCR attended a ceremony honouring the creative expatriate students for the school year 2015/2016, which was organized by the Central Administration Central Services and supported by the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, UNICEF and UNHCR. The students exhibited works of art, paintings and scientific inventions that impressed all the attendance, and offered a musical show with poetry and chants in different languages.highlight 29 May 2016 (8 years ago)
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During the celebration of the World Cultural Diversity Day on 22 May at the Small Theatre at the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Syrian artist Bassem Al Attar and Al Reyada NGO theatre groups presented two short plays portraying the stories of Syrians’ journey to Egypt and their integration in the society, marked with very special clown sketches that brought laughter and joy to the audience. The theatre and music event, which was attended by 350 persons, was organized by UNHCR, UNICEF and the Depository Library at the Bibliotheca Alexandrina.highlight 29 May 2016 (8 years ago)
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On 11 & 12 May, UNHCR in cooperation with The National Center for Judicial Studies conducted a two days’ workshop in Alexandria for 23 Egyptian judges and prosecutors from different governorates about International Protection of Refugees: Current Protection Gaps and Challenges. The purpose of this workshop is to identify gaps and challenges that face UNHCR and the government to find ways to overcome them in order to improve the assistance offered to refugees and asylum seekers in Egypt.highlight 11 May 2016 (8 years ago)
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UNHCR, in collaboration with the Arab Women Organization, the League of Arab States and UN Women, are convening a conference in Cairo from today, 3rd May to 5th of May, on Refugee Women's Protection: "Current Responses and Future Prospects" in the Arab region.highlight 09 May 2016 (8 years ago)